I have not spotted Queen Anne's Lace at the farm yet, but it is quite plentiful in the region. This plant (also known as Wild Carrot, as its young root is edible - in the carrot family) is often seen on roadsides beginning in late May in our region, along with the ubiquitous Chicory.
While this is an edible wild plant, extreme caution should always be exercised when eating food you're not sure of. And especially in this case, as Queen Anne's Lace looks quite similar to the deadly poisonous Hemlock.
Once the flower is finished blooming, it folds in upon itself, looking very much like a beautiful birds nest, which explains the common British name of the flower - Birds Nest.
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